What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (Biomaterials/Polymer/Material Science) position at Collabera?
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Pay Range: $45 -$55/hr
Position Details:
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Scientist III (Biomaterials/Polymer/Material Science)
Location: Irvine, CA 92612
Duration: 08 months [ Possibilities of extension]
Description:
- Scientist III, Biomaterials - shall work on advancing the field of medical aesthetics and biologics through innovative biomaterials development. Working under general supervision, the role focuses on the creation of next-generation biomaterials and localized delivery systems for biologics.
- The responsibilities span the science and engineering of polymers including their design, synthesis, modification, fabrication, and characterization, as well as prototype formulation (injectable hydrogels, particles, implants) and process development.
Responsibilities:
Scientific Execution Oversight - 80%
- Lead and actively participate in planning experimental studies aimed at developing novel biomaterials and biologics.
- Conduct experimental studies related to the synthesis, formulation, fabrication, and characterization of advanced biomaterials and prototypes.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to derive conclusions and propose actionable technical recommendations to propel project progress.
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to achieve shared project goals through joint experimental studies.
Scientific Communication Oversight: 5%
- Engage in and present at project team meetings to discuss project activities, review completed tasks, and assess technical progress.
- Contribute to the writing of technical reports, memoranda, and documents for both internal and external dissemination.
Qualifications:
- M.S. (with 2 yeas experience) or B.S. (with 6 years experience) in Biomaterials Science, Biomedical engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
- Possess technical competence and expertise in Biomaterials Science (e.g., polymer synthesis, cross-linked/modified polymers, hydrogels, biomaterial-tissue interfaces, polymer fabrication processes, drug delivery systems)
- Key expertise: Polymer synthesis, purification, and modifications including bio-conjugation; formulation.
- Analytical skills: NMR, HPLC, SEC-MALS, mechanical testing.
- Preferred experience with biomaterials and/or biologics related to medical device and drug delivery systems.
- Data presentation and collaboration
- Proficient in presenting information and responding to inquiries from groups of managers and technical peers.
- Skilled in presenting facts and recommendations both orally and in writing.
- Effective at interfacing with employees across various levels and departments to foster collaborative outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Other Skills:
- Possess technical competence and expertise in biologics
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills and good communication skills, both oral and written
- Working knowledge of general laboratory techniques and procedures including EHS practice
- Ability to accurately perform detail-oriented work.
- Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks
- Ability to maintain accuracy, consistency and quality of documentation while adhering to company deadlines
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, documentation, and procedures
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions within own work content
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to learn various software programs.
Salary : $45 - $55
